Radiant energy transfer panel mountings

Abstract

An apparatus ( 10 ) for radiant energy transfer has at least one radiant energy transfer panel ( 20 ) having a light-energy transfer surface ( 21 ) and a back surface ( 23 ). The back surface has a panel electrode ( 42 ) for an electrical connection with the at least one radiant energy transfer panel. The panel electrode is conductively coupled to a first member of a separable flexible conductive fastener. A second member of the separable flexible conductive fastener has a power connection electrode. The power connection electrode is conductively coupled to a power device ( 12 ). Mechanically engaging the first and second members of the separable flexible conductive fastener connects the panel electrode on the at least one radiant energy transfer panel to the power connection electrode.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A radiant energy transfer apparatus comprising:
 a radiant energy transfer panel comprising:
 a plurality of individually sealed segments; 
 a cut line along one edge of the radiant energy transfer panel; 
 a plurality of damaged segments along the cut line; and 
 two electrodes for external power connection; 
 
 wherein each damaged segment has a broken seal; 
 wherein the number of electrodes for external power connection in the radiant energy transfer panel is exactly two; and 
 wherein each segment is selected from the group consisting of an electroluminescent segment and a photovoltaic segment. 
 
     
     
       2. A radiant energy transfer apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the radiant energy transfer panel contains segments that are electroluminescent. 
     
     
       3. A radiant energy transfer apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the radiant energy transfer panel contains segments that are photovoltaic. 
     
     
       4. The radiant energy transfer apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the radiant energy transfer panel is flexible. 
     
     
       5. The radiant energy transfer apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the electrodes are also mechanical fasteners.